Iza Calzado meets 'Bourne Legacy' stars (Philippines)

 ABS-CBN's News Report,

MANILA, Philippines - Actress Iza Calzado has expressed how thrilled she was to personally meet the “Bourne Legacy” stars Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz.

Image Credit:abs-cbnglobal.com

Calzado said she was given a chance to meet Renner and Weisz during the birthday celebration of Tim Yap.
In an interview with Push.com.ph, Calzado admitted that she was so excited that she almost hugged Weisz upon seeing her.

“Gusto ko siyang (Weisz) yakapin eh, nagpigil lang ako baka hindi na niya ako gustong yakapin next time ‘pag nilundag ko siya,” she said.

According to Calzado, she is one of Weisz's avid fans, and that it was really a great opportunity to personally meet her.

Calzado said that the Hollywood actress was very simple. “She looks so simple, and I could feel a certain kind of gentleness about her like, [the meeting] was very brief though. I really, really liked what I saw, what energy she gave off,” she said.

Sharing the short conversation she had with the Hollywood actress, Calzado said, “I just said, ‘Hi I’m an actress in the Philippines and I’d just like to say I’m a big fan of your work and I’m honored to be in your presence.’”

Sadly, Calzado said she wasn’t able to spend more time with the “Bourne Legacy” stars because she had other engagements that time.

source: ABS-CBN News

Traffic rerouting for 'Bourne' weekend shoot (Philippines)

ABS-CBN's News Report,

MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced alternate routes for motorists following several road closures due to the filming of “The Bourne Legacy.”

The Hollywood film will shoot in major thoroughfares from Friday to Sunday.

MMDA said the outer lane of EDSA northbound from Taft Avenue to Tramo will be temporarily closed to traffic on Saturday to Sunday.

Image Credit: bournelegacymovie.com

Motorists passing this area may take the following alternate routes:

From Coastal Road and Airport area:

• Take Domestic Road, right turn from to Andrews, left turn to Tramo right to EDSA to point of destination.

From SM Mall of Asia to Makati EDSA:

• Left turn to Diosdado Macapagal, right turn to Buendia to point of destination.

From EDSA to SM Mall of Asia:

• Take Ayala Avenue all the way to Roxas Boulevard to point of destination.

From EDSA Makati to Cavite:

• Left turn to Tramo flyover, right Andrews Avenue, left Domestic right MIA Road then left to Coastal Road.

From Baclaran to Vito Cruz (along Taft Avenue):

• Left turn to Park Avenue, cross and left turn to EDSA, right turn to F. B. Harrison to point of destination.

From Vito Cruz to Baclaran (along Taft Avenue:

• Right turn to F. Sanchez, left turn to Park Avenue, right turn to EDSA to point of destination.

Temporary closed to traffic on Friday from 5 a.m. to 12 noon are Zamora from EDSA to Protacio and the outer-lane of EDSA southbound from Tramo to Taft Avenue.

Motorists are advised to take a right turn to Tramo, left turn to Celeridad, right turn to Zamora to point of destination or right turn to Taft Avenue, right turn to Protacio, left turn to Zamora to point of destination.

Tramo in front of Five Star Bus Terminal will also be closed for Friday to Saturday.

Motorists are advised to take a right turn at St. Agustin, straight ahead to C. Jose, right turn to EDSA to point of destination or right turn to Edang, right turn to EDSA, to point of destination.

source: ABS-CBN News

‘Legacy’ Defeated Rival Network’s Programs in Mega Manila (Philippines)

GMA’s glossy-drama masterpiece “Legacy” continues to score higher ratings against its contending programs.


With its remarkable scenes and captivating “LEGACY lines”, the series captures the hearts of televiewers and gets them hooked on every episode.

Image Credit: http://www.starmometer.com

Based on the Mega Manila overnight ratings gathered by the more widely and recognized TV rating supplier, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, LEGACY ruled over its counterpart programs.

LEGACY marked a household audience share of 37.7% beating the programs of other channels in its timeslot.

Witness the outpouring of beauty, love, drama and how LEGACY raises the bar of primetime series from Monday to Friday only on GMA Telebabad.

source: Starmometer